Ovary removal may affect your brain: Mayo Clinic - Earthtimes.org
April 8, 2006

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Ovary removal may affect your brain: Mayo Clinic Earthtimes.org - Apr 7, 2006 SAN DIEGO: Ovary removal increases your risk of developing dementia - a mental disorder - new research has found. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic analyzed the medical records of 2,512 women who had their ovaries removed between 1950 and 1987. Ovary Removal May Boost Dementia Risk ktla 5 Dementia discovery WHDH-TV WTNH - DailyIndia.com - HealthCentral.com - RxPG NEWS - all 20 related

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ADB funds bird flu combat Kenya Times - Apr 7, 2006 THE Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of US$500,000 as emergency assistance in support of the Nigerian Government’s effort to combat Avian Influenza. EU ready to tackle avian flu human pandemic: official TODAYonline Ulster's doomsday scenario Belfast Telegraph all 13 related

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UC Irvine Begins Its Medical Overhaul Los Angeles Times - Apr 6, 2006 After a liver transplant meltdown, the push is on to recruit leaders and scrutinize all programs. By Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writer. Federal investigators examine failed liver-transplant program San Jose Mercury News State approves UCI plan to address safety violations OCRegister CBS 2 - all 11 related

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Bird flu teams working 'round the clock' Daily Mail - UK - 29 minutes ago A scientist involved in testing dead birds told how he and his colleagues are working round the clock after a swan tested positive for the deadly H5N1 virus. Bird Flu: on the front line Sunday Herald British ducks and geese could be bird flu carriers The Observer Scotland on Sunday - The Sunday Times - Independent - Telegraph.co.uk - all 1,398 related

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Ovary removal link to dementia Irish Health - 49 minutes ago Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause may be putting themselves at an increased risk of dementia, according to a new US study. Ovary loss 'raises dementia risk' BBC News Ovary Removal May Boost Long-Term Dementia Risk Forbes FOX News - Times of India - MedPage Today - ktla 5 - all 21 related

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Dental care branded a shambles Swindon Evening Advertiser - Apr 7, 2006 SWINDON'S dental system has been branded a shambles' with nine practices withdrawing from providing NHS care. This comes after a new Government dental contract was introduced overhauling the dental system. 2,000 dentists quit NHS over new contracts Daily Mail - UK Dentists turn their backs on NHS deal Times Online BBC News - Telegraph.co.uk - 24dash.com - East Anglian Daily Times - all 82 related

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HPV vaccine a cancer combatant at your cervix, Dr. Kitamura says Mainichi Daily News - 59 minutes ago Dr. Kunio Kitamura is head of the Japan Family Planning Association. He specializes in dealing with issues such as sex, birth control, abortion, puberty worries, sexually transmitted diseases, child-raising ... Vaccine targets killer cancer Toronto Star Cervical cancer jab lasts for years Daily Mail - UK ITV.com - Forbes - Life Style Extra - Irish Health - all 73 related

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UN help sought for stockpiling flu vaccine Bangkok Post - 4 hours ago Bangkok will seek international help for stockpiling and distributing the human influenza vaccine during a meeting with the United Nations' senior influenza expert tomorrow, an adviser to the Public Health Ministry said. Ticking time bomb Calgary Sun Bird-Flu War Spurs World Health Agency to Lure Top Scientists Bloomberg Kenya Times - TODAYonline - Today's THV - Belfast Telegraph - all 13 related

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California names-based HIV reporting bill heads to governor The Advocate - 20 hours ago The California senate on Thursday unanimously approved a final version of a bill that would scrap the state’s codes-based HIV reporting system in favor of a names-based system. Abbott signs Johnson for health initiative Seattle Post Intelligencer California lawmakers OK HIV name tracking Gay.com UK Chicago Tribune - WQAD - all 67 related

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100,000 children in bird flu risk Scotland on Sunday - 24 minutes ago THE government has made plans for the mass closure of schools, amid warnings that 100,000 children might die if the bird flu virus mutates into a human pandemic. Organic farmer locks up his hens Telegraph.co.uk Deadly route of the infected swans The Sunday Times Independent - 24dash.com - Sunday Herald - Canada.com - all 1,383 related

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State approves UCI plan to address safety violations OCRegister - Apr 6, 2006 The state health department approved UCI’s plan to address safety violations that led to a psychiatric patient’s suicide in December, according to a report released Thursday. FBI Subpoenas UCI Medical Center Records CBS 2 Federal investigators examine failed liver-transplant program Contra Costa Times OCRegister - all 11 related

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State's bird flu plans in place NEWS.com.au - 35 minutes ago PLANNING for a bird-flu catastrophe in WA is so advanced that discussions are being held on how to deal with large numbers of dead bodies. Bird-Flu War Spurs World Health Agency to Lure Top Scientists Bloomberg EU ready to tackle avian flu human pandemic: official TODAYonline Belfast Telegraph - all 7 related

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Report: FDA knew about benzene in soft drinks San Jose Mercury News - 23 hours ago A newly discovered Food and Drug Administration report shows the agency had data at least three years ago that some soft drinks had unsafe levels of cancer-causing benzene. FDA Backs Off Denial of Low Benzene Levels in Soda MedPage Today FDA finds benzene levels in soft drinks above tap water limit OhmyNews International Food Consumer - Global Politician - WLNS - WSAV-TV - all 132 related

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Bird flu inspections continue in Britain Monsters and Critics.com - 3 hours ago Britain stepped up inspections and testing Saturday to find out whether bird flu is spreading following the recent discovery of an infected swan. British bird flu death sets cat among pigeons The Age Scientists play down fears over spread of disease in UK Independent Telegraph.co.uk - ITV.com - Scotsman - 24dash.com - all 1,368 related

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Ticking time bomb Calgary Sun - 12 hours ago A flu pandemic is inevitable. The question is where, when and how many will die? By JOYANNE PURSAGA, SUN MEDIA. No one doubts another influenza pandemic will sweep across the globe. UN help sought for stockpiling flu vaccine Bangkok Post Bird-Flu War Spurs World Health Agency to Lure Top Scientists Bloomberg Kenya Times - TODAYonline - Today's THV - Belfast Telegraph - all 13 related

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Federal investigators examine failed liver-transplant program San Jose Mercury News - 1 hour ago IRVINE, Calif. - Federal officials have opened a criminal investigation into the failed liver transplant program at the University of California, Irvine, school officials said. UC Irvine Begins Its Medical Overhaul Los Angeles Times State approves UCI plan to address safety violations OCRegister all 9 related

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Drug calamity probe draws blank New Zealand Herald - Apr 6, 2006 The world of medical research has been thrown into chaos after an inquiry into a drug trial that went wrong concluded the problems had occurred because of an unexpected pharmacological reaction in humans. Horror drug trial baffles experts ABC Online Scientists are cleared of blame for drug trial that went wrong Times Online 24dash.com - Independent - Medical News Today - Scotsman - all 49 related

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Veteran politician Klaew dies, 89 Bangkok Post - 1 hour ago Khon Kaen senator and veteran politician Klaew Norapati died at his flat in Don Muang in Bangkok yesterday. He was 89. On Friday, he was admitted to hospital after he passed out during a Senate meeting. Is yoga beneficial for asthmatics? myDNA.com Yoga improves respiratory function News-Medical.net NewKerala.com - all 4 related

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Garden birds threat 'short on science' BBC News - 4 hours ago Bird flu has the poultry industry on alert, and provokes health fears over a human strain of the virus. But what does it mean for the UK's garden birds? Further Scottish bird flu results return negative Reuters AlertNet Bird flu inspections continue in Britain Monsters and Critics.com Daily Mail - UK - Telegraph.co.uk - The Observer - Unison.ie - all 1,369 related

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Could There Be Another Norovirus Outbreak? Katu.com - 17 hours ago Several people in a retirement community in Vancouver have fallen ill in what may be a second Norovirus outbreak in Vancouver. So far, 15 residents and four staffers at the Van Mall Retirement Community have gotten sick. Outbreak kills two at Vancouver retirement center Seattle Post Intelligencer Norovirus Outbreak Kills 3 in Washington Houston Chronicle ABC News - Washington Post - WFIE-TV - kgw.com (subscription) - all 201 related

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Panic calls expected over bird flu Daily Mail - UK - 7 hours ago Officials have said they are braced for a deluge of calls from the public reporting dead birds after a swan tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu in Scotland. Bird flu inspections continue in Britain Monsters and Critics.com Scientists play down fears over spread of disease in UK Independent Scotsman - Reuters AlertNet - Irish Examiner - The Age - all 1,361 related

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Bird-Flu War Spurs World Health Agency to Lure Top Scientists Bloomberg - Apr 6, 2006 The World Health Organization, reacting to the threat of a lethal pandemic, is bolstering its flu-fighting team with veterans of battles against SARS and other infectious diseases. Ticking time bomb Calgary Sun NIGERIA : Gets US$500 000 grant to fight avian flu African News Dimension Kenya Times - TODAYonline - Today's THV - Belfast Telegraph - all 16 related

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Why men are 'happy' on drugs The Age - 4 hours ago SCIENTISTS believe they may have found a reason why men are more likely to take some illegal drugs and why women are more prone to depression. Uppers send men higher, study finds Columbus Dispatch Amphetamine 'greater affect on men' Bradford Telegraph CBC Prince Edward Island - Scripps Howard News Service - International News Service - all 26 related

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NIGERIA : Gets US$500 000 grant to fight avian flu African News Dimension - 18 hours ago The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Wednesday in Tunis approved a grant of US$500,000 dollars as emergency assistance in support of the Nigerian Government’s efforts to combat Avian Influenza in 2006. Bird-Flu War Spurs World Health Agency to Lure Top Scientists Bloomberg Ticking time bomb Calgary Sun Kenya Times - TODAYonline - Today's THV - Belfast Telegraph - all 17 related

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No reason found for drug-test disaster Toronto Star - Apr 5, 2006 LONDON - Investigators have found no explanation for what went wrong in a clinical drug test which made six men seriously ill in Britain, regulators said Wednesday. Future of clinical trials 'in jeopardy' 24dash.com Scientists are cleared of blame for drug trial that went wrong Times Online Telegraph.co.uk - Independent - ABC Online - Scotsman - all 48 related

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Klein kept proving us wrong National Post - 5 hours ago OTTAWA - He's been a one-man news beat and, truth be told, my favourite topic. Be it as Calgary mayor, environment minister or Alberta Premier, Ralph Klein has generated almost weekly subject material during my 26 years as a reporter and columnist. PM warns Klein of gaps in care, queue jumping in health plan Globe and Mail Prime minister raises concerns over Alberta's health care reforms Canada.com Vancouver Sun (subscription) - Toronto Star - StarPhoenix - Edmonton Journal (subscription) - all 44 related

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Abbott signs Johnson for health initiative Seattle Post Intelligencer - 18 hours ago NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. -- Abbott Laboratories Inc. has signed on a celebrity - Magic Johnson - as part of its efforts in HIV/AIDS research. Abbott signs on Magic Chicago Tribune California names-based HIV reporting bill heads to governor The Advocate WQAD - WOOD-TV - all 66 related

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Another 720 ward jobs to go as trust blames targets Telegraph.co.uk - Apr 6, 2006 Hundreds more National Health Service jobs are to go after a hospital trust announced yesterday that it was facing debts of £30 million, blaming the huge overspend on Government policy and targets. More hospital job losses deepen mood of crisis in NHS Guardian Unlimited Three hospitals cut 15 pct of staff Reuters.uk BBC News - Shropshire Star - expressandstar.com - International News Service - all 13 related

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UK 'tops binge drinking league' BBC News - Apr 7, 2006 Drinkers in the UK consume 6.3 units of alcohol - equivalent of 2.2 pints of strong lager - on a night out, market analysts Datamonitor found. Britain tops binge drinking poll Daily Mail - UK Britons top European drinking league Reuters.uk Telegraph.co.uk - Life Style Extra - Drinks Business Review - 999 Today - all 47 related

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British bird flu death sets cat among pigeons The Age - 2 hours ago Swans near Dundee. The deadly bird flu virus had been found in nearby Fife county, Scotland. By David Derbyshire, Amy Iggulden, London. Britain holds breath and awaits bird flu test results Irish Examiner Swan may have caught the virus a month ago The Observer Unison.ie - Daily Mail - UK - BBC News - Sunday Times.au - all 1,415 related

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ADHD Skin Patch Approved By FDA Medical News Today - 1 hour ago The FDA has approved the Daytrana patch, a skin patch for the treatment of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in children. Noven, Shire Win Approval for Attention-Drug Patch (Update1) Bloomberg US FDA approves first skin patch for ADHD Reuters.uk MarketWatch - Independent - Miami Herald - Bizjournals.com - all 337 related

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California lawmakers OK HIV name tracking Gay.com UK - Apr 7, 2006 The California Legislature passed a bill that requires doctors and clinics to report the names of residents who become infected with HIV to local health officials and the state Department of Health. Abbott signs on Magic Chicago Tribune California names-based HIV reporting bill heads to governor The Advocate Worcester Telegram (subscription) - WOOD-TV - all 65 related

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Uppers send men higher, study finds Columbus Dispatch - 5 hours ago Men’s brains might be affected by amphetamines up to three times more than women’s, according to a new study that used brain imaging to measure reactions. Amphetamine 'greater affect on men' Bradford Telegraph Uppers affect men more than women, study shows Scripps Howard News Service all 24 related

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